Gujarat leads medal tally in National Powerlifting C’ship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Sep 19: National Powerlifting Championship concluded in Jammu with over 300 players from 17 States and UTs participated in two day long events.
Gujarat won maximum medals and remained on the top of medals tally, while Uttar Pradesh clinched the second spot, whereas Haryana claimed third place. The championship is held under the banner of Indian Powerlifting Federation (IPF).
The two day-long event was inaugurated by BJP General Secretary (Organisation), Ashok Koul, while DIG Jammu, Shakti Pathak was the chief guest in the concluding function where prize distribution was also done.
DIG Jammu, Shakti Pathak, while praising the IPF for organising such a national sports event in Jammu said that it also motivates youth to join sports. He said that addiction of sports is also better than drugs. Pathak, also said that Jammu police is already running a campaign against drugs and supporting such sports events in this regard. BJP General Secretary (Org) Ashok Koul said that such events always attracts youth of J&K towards fitness.
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